School and Childcare

Childcare Options

If you need assistance with childcare route to 1-800-691-9067 NM Kids Child Care Resource Center​

School Resources

APS Re-Entry ProgramThe Albuquerque Public Schools Reentry Plan calls for school to begin the week of Aug. 12 with the distribution of technology to all students, virtual home visits, and guidance for staff, students, and families on safely attending school and effectively learning at home.
Under the plan, which is subject to change depending on the spread of the coronavirus and public health orders, students would return to the classroom after Labor Day on an every-other-week rotation Tuesdays-Fridays.
Teachers and school staff are scheduled to return to school on Aug. 5 to begin preparing for online and in-school teaching and learning in a sanitized and safe setting that will include social distancing and the wearing of face coverings.
The plan outlines steps for swiftly moving to remote learning if the spread of the coronavirus isn't curtailed and public health orders still call for residents to mostly stay at home.  
Meal Distribution Update
Schedule Beginning August 3rd
  • Mondays from 11 AM–12:30 PM or 4–5:30 PM.
  • On Mondays, families will pick up a week's worth of meals.
  • Starting August 17, bring pre-printed tickets to pick up meals (available Aug. 13 and 14 at your child's school.)
The schedule will be adjusted when holidays fall on Mondays.
Adult Online learning  Children Online learning
Free Outdoor Wireless Internet Access (WiFi)
City of Albuquerque locations for free outdoor wireless internet access (WiFi).
The City of Albuquerque has extended it's public access to free WiFi hotspots (wireless internet connections) by providing additional locations in areas where social distancing is possible. This will help provide internet access to as many folks as possible while allowing residents to maintain social distancing guidelines.
 (August 6th, 2020) Opportunities for Kids & Families from the City of Albuquerque https://www.cabq.gov/parentsresources

Pod #1 - General ResourcesPod #2 - City ProgrammingPod #3 - Child DevelopmentPod #4 - Play-based learningPod #5 - Creative + STEAM EngagementPod #6 - Mental Health for Parents and KidsPod #7 - Public Safety
  • Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center: (505) 243-2333 - The Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center is a safe, secure and caring environment that focuses on the needs of victims of interpersonal crime.
  • Family Safety - Information on family safety, child safety, and crime prevention
  • APD Crime Prevention: (505) 768-2006
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